Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual page 201

200 DRIVING AND OPERATING
Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) with the engine running
at high speed may damage the
transmission. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Be sure the engine is not running at
high speed when shifting the
vehicle.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to stay
in N (Neutral) for extended periods
of time. It will automatically shift
into P (Park).
To shift into N (Neutral):
1. From the center position, move
the shift lever forward. If the
vehicle is in P (Park) push the
shift lever unlock button while
pressing the shift lever back. It is
illuminated in red.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine off:
1. Put the ignition in OFF.
2. Put the ignition in Service Only
Mode. See Ignition
Positions 0 190.
3. Open the door while pressing the
brake, and then shift to
N (Neutral).
4. The indicator should now show
N. If it does not, repeat the
procedure.
5. When N (Neutral) is no longer
needed, shift into P (Park) and
turn the ignition to OFF.
Car Wash Mode (Engine On)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine running:
1. Open the door while pressing the
brake, then shift to N (Neutral).
2. The indicator should now show
N. If it does not, select
N (Neutral) again.
3. Shift into P (Park) upon returning
to the vehicle.
D : This position is for normal driving.
It provides the best fuel economy.
If you need more power for passing,
and you are:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h),
push the accelerator pedal about
halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or
more, push the accelerator all the
way down.
The transmission will shift down
to a lower gear and have more
power.
To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.